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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 816.64 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 816.64 and 395.16 is: 545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 816.64 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/816.64 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 816.64 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 322,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,703.46/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.11

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