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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 888.12 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 888.12 and 375.78 is: 563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 888.12 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/888.12 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 888.12 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 333,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,737.73/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.67

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