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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 888.38 and 582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 888.38 and 582.36 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 888.38 = 582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/888.38 = 582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 888.38 × 582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 517,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,356.98/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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