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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 816.40 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 816.40 and 392.92 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 816.40 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/816.40 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 816.40 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 320,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,779.89/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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