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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.30, 888.44 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.30, 888.44 and 332.17 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.30 : 888.44 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.30/888.44 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.30x = 888.44 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.30x = 295,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,113.11/592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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