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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 887.94 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 887.94 and 332.76 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 887.94 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/887.94 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 887.94 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 295,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,470.91/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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