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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.46, 886.85 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.46, 886.85 and 386.58 is: 578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.46 : 886.85 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.46/886.85 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.46x = 886.85 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.46x = 342,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,839.44/592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.68

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