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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 888.71 and 284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 888.71 and 284.05 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 888.71 = 284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/888.71 = 284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 888.71 × 284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 252,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,432.21/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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