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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 888.65 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 888.65 and 332.26 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 888.65 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/888.65 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 888.65 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 295,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,262.85/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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