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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 890.10 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 890.10 and 374.02 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 890.10 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/890.10 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 890.10 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 332,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,915.20/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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