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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.61 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.61 and 373.73 is: 560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.61 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.61 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.61 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 332,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,473.95/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.72

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