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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.73, 816.62 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.73, 816.62 and 392.21 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.73 : 816.62 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.73/816.62 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.73x = 816.62 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.73x = 320,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,289.55/591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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