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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 887.58 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 887.58 and 396.93 is: 594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 887.58 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/887.58 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 887.58 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 352,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,307.13/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.58

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