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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.30 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.30 and 332.60 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.30 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.30 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.30 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 295,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,448.58/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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