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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 888.58 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 888.58 and 508.88 is: 759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 888.58 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/888.58 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 888.58 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 452,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,180.59/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.61

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