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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 887.43 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 887.43 and 335.62 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 887.43 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/887.43 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 887.43 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 297,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,839.26/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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