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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.19, 888.58 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.19, 888.58 and 332.48 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.19 : 888.58 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.19/888.58 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.19x = 888.58 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.19x = 295,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,435.08/592.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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