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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 888.39 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 888.39 and 376 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 888.39 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/888.39 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 888.39 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 334,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,034.64/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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