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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 888.66 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 888.66 and 333.01 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 888.66 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/888.66 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 888.66 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 295,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,932.67/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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