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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 888.42 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 888.42 and 318.04 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 888.42 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/888.42 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 888.42 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 282,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,553.10/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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