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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.24, 888.36 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.24, 888.36 and 332.20 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.24 : 888.36 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.24/888.36 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.24x = 888.36 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.24x = 295,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,108.75/592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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