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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 888.75 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 888.75 and 384.11 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 888.75 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/888.75 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 888.75 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 341,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,373.32/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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