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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 816.76 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 816.76 and 371.08 is: 511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 816.76 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/816.76 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 816.76 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 303,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,083.30/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.97

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