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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 888.42 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 888.42 and 335.75 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 888.42 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/888.42 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 888.42 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 298,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,287.02/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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