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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 888.28 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 888.28 and 263.04 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 888.28 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/888.28 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 888.28 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 233,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,652.51/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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