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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 887.16 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 887.16 and 374.96 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 887.16 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/887.16 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 887.16 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 332,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,649.51/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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