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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 888.25 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 888.25 and 299.41 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 888.25 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/888.25 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 888.25 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 265,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,947.96/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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