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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 895.59 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 895.59 and 392.20 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 895.59 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/895.59 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 895.59 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 351,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,248.16/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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