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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.39, 888.77 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.39, 888.77 and 284.26 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.39 : 888.77 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.39/888.77 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.39x = 888.77 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.39x = 252,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,644.73/592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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