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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 889.44 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 889.44 and 387.62 is: 581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 889.44 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/889.44 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 889.44 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 344,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,762.79/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.43

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