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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 888.91 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 888.91 and 284.72 is: 427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 888.91 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/888.91 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 888.91 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 253,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,085.30/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.14

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