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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 887.15 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 887.15 and 502.32 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 887.15 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/887.15 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 887.15 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 445,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,633.19/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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