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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 887.99 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 887.99 and 332.51 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 887.99 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/887.99 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 887.99 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 295,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,259.45/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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