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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 888.64 and 332.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 888.64 and 332.95 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 888.64 = 332.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/888.64 = 332.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 888.64 × 332.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 295,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,872.69/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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