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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.17, 888.26 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.17, 888.26 and 332.03 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.17 : 888.26 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.17/888.26 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.17x = 888.26 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.17x = 294,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,922.87/592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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