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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.34 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.34 and 373.60 is: 560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.34 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.34 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.34 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 332,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,257.42/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.36

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