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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 888.41 and 318.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 888.41 and 318.21 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 888.41 = 318.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/888.41 = 318.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 888.41 × 318.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 282,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,700.95/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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