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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 888.71 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 888.71 and 397.80 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 888.71 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/888.71 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 888.71 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 353,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,526.85/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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