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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 887.04 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 887.04 and 331.88 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 887.04 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/887.04 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 887.04 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 294,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,388.35/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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