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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 888.24 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 888.24 and 331.76 is: 497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 888.24 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/888.24 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 888.24 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 294,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,682.50/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.74

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