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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 887.70 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 887.70 and 386.93 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 887.70 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/887.70 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 887.70 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 343,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,477.76/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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