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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 816.78 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 816.78 and 371.16 is: 512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 816.78 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/816.78 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 816.78 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 303,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,156.06/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.09

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