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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.80, 889.20 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.80, 889.20 and 332.68 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.80 : 889.20 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.80/889.20 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.80x = 889.20 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.80x = 295,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,819.06/592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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