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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 888.64 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 888.64 and 376.40 is: 564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 888.64 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/888.64 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 888.64 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 334,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,484.10/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.63

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