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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 888.36 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 888.36 and 279.97 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 888.36 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/888.36 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 888.36 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 248,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,708.31/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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