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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.51, 889.13 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.51, 889.13 and 376.51 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.51 : 889.13 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.51/889.13 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.51x = 889.13 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.51x = 334,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,766.34/592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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