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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 887.58 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 887.58 and 501 is: 750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 887.58 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/887.58 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 887.58 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 444,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,677.58/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.59

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