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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 888.90 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 888.90 and 376.60 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 888.90 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/888.90 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 888.90 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 334,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,759.74/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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