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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.30, 889.12 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.30, 889.12 and 376 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.30 : 889.12 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.30/889.12 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.30x = 889.12 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.30x = 334,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,309.12/592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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