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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.95, 888.84 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.95, 888.84 and 333.07 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.95 : 888.84 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.95/888.84 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.95x = 888.84 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.95x = 296,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,045.94/592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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