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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.77, 816.68 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.77, 816.68 and 392.25 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.77 : 816.68 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.77/816.68 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.77x = 816.68 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.77x = 320,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,342.73/591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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