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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 887.06 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 887.06 and 283.09 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 887.06 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/887.06 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 887.06 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 251,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,117.82/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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