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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 887.45 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 887.45 and 375.36 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 887.45 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/887.45 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 887.45 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 333,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,111.36/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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