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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.68 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.68 and 328.92 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.68 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.68 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.68 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 292,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,304.63/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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