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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 887.86 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 887.86 and 386.71 is: 579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 887.86 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/887.86 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 887.86 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 343,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,344.34/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.53

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