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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.46, 888.69 and 337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.46, 888.69 and 337.58 is: 506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.46 : 888.69 = 337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.46/888.69 = 337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.46x = 888.69 × 337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.46x = 300,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,003.97/592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.37

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