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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 888.35 and 384.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 888.35 and 384.41 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 888.35 = 384.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/888.35 = 384.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 888.35 × 384.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 341,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,484.26/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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