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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 887.78 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 887.78 and 372.29 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 887.78 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/887.78 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 887.78 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 330,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,509.75/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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