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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 887.12 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 887.12 and 384.56 is: 575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 887.12 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/887.12 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 887.12 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 341,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,149.28/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.60

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