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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 887.55 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 887.55 and 383.94 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 887.55 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/887.55 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 887.55 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 340,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,765.95/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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