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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 816.60 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 816.60 and 370.90 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 816.60 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/816.60 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 816.60 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 302,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,876.94/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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