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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.90, 889.80 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.90, 889.80 and 387.40 is: 581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.90 : 889.80 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.90/889.80 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.90x = 889.80 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.90x = 344,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,708.52/592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.39

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