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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 888.20 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 888.20 and 375.86 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 888.20 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/888.20 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 888.20 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 333,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,838.85/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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