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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.41, 888.38 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.41, 888.38 and 284.40 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.41 : 888.38 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.41/888.38 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.41x = 888.38 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.41x = 252,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,655.27/592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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