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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 889.08 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 889.08 and 332.61 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 889.08 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/889.08 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 889.08 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 295,716.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,716.90/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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