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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 887.19 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 887.19 and 374.79 is: 561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 887.19 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/887.19 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 887.19 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 332,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,509.94/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.40

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