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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.87, 889.40 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.87, 889.40 and 332.76 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.87 : 889.40 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.87/889.40 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.87x = 889.40 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.87x = 295,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,957.58/592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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