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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 887.76 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 887.76 and 284.13 is: 426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 887.76 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/887.76 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 887.76 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 252,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,239.25/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.00

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