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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 888.17 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 888.17 and 375.57 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 888.17 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/888.17 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 888.17 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 333,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,568.13/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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