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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 889.11 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 889.11 and 332.82 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 889.11 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/889.11 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 889.11 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 295,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,913.59/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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