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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 888.04 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 888.04 and 284.16 is: 426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 888.04 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/888.04 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 888.04 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 252,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,343.34/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.21

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