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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 888.56 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 888.56 and 332.66 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 888.56 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/888.56 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 888.56 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 295,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,588.37/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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