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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 887.32 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 887.32 and 375.41 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 887.32 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/887.32 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 887.32 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 333,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,108.80/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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