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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 887.28 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 887.28 and 400 is: 598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 887.28 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/887.28 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 887.28 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 354,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,912/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.54

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