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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 888.57 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 888.57 and 373.01 is: 559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 888.57 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/888.57 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 888.57 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 331,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,441.05/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.00

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