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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 888.01 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 888.01 and 332.13 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 888.01 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/888.01 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 888.01 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 294,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,933.93/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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