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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 889.82 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 889.82 and 387.42 is: 581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 889.82 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/889.82 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 889.82 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 344,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,738.37/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.43

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