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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 888.82 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 888.82 and 387.06 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 888.82 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/888.82 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 888.82 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 344,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,027.37/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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