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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 887.54 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 887.54 and 375.21 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 887.54 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/887.54 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 887.54 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 333,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,012.01/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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