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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 889.56 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 889.56 and 376.40 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 889.56 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/889.56 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 889.56 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 334,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,830.38/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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