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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 888.57 and 332.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 888.57 and 332.37 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 888.57 = 332.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/888.57 = 332.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 888.57 × 332.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 295,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,334.01/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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