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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 886.80 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 886.80 and 399.52 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 886.80 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/886.80 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 886.80 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 354,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,294.34/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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