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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 887.56 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 887.56 and 410.27 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 887.56 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/887.56 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 887.56 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 364,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,133.78/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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