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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 888.09 and 332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 888.09 and 332.57 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 888.09 = 332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/888.09 = 332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 888.09 × 332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 295,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,349.87/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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