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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 887.76 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 887.76 and 397.44 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 887.76 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/887.76 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 887.76 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 352,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,831.33/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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