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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.24, 888.72 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.24, 888.72 and 373 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.24 : 888.72 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.24/888.72 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.24x = 888.72 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.24x = 331,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,492.56/592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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