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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 816.84 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 816.84 and 329.97 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 816.84 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/816.84 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 816.84 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 269,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,532.69/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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