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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 887.94 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 887.94 and 283.64 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 887.94 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/887.94 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 887.94 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 251,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,850.86/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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