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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 886.64 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 886.64 and 331.40 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 886.64 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/886.64 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 886.64 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 293,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,832.50/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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