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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.42, 895.74 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.42, 895.74 and 392.50 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.42 : 895.74 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.42/895.74 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.42x = 895.74 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.42x = 351,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,577.95/598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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