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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.19, 888.40 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.19, 888.40 and 332.56 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.19 : 888.40 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.19/888.40 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.19x = 888.40 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.19x = 295,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,446.30/592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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