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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 888.08 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 888.08 and 318.14 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 888.08 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/888.08 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 888.08 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 282,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,527.74/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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