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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 889.20 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 889.20 and 375.72 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 889.20 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/889.20 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 889.20 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 334,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,090.22/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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