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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 888.30 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 888.30 and 566.28 is: 849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 888.30 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/888.30 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 888.30 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 503,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,026.52/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.42

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