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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.69, 889.62 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.69, 889.62 and 376.42 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.69 : 889.62 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.69/889.62 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.69x = 889.62 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.69x = 334,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,870.76/592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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