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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 888.87 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 888.87 and 332.54 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 888.87 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/888.87 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 888.87 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 295,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,580.39/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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