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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 816.45 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 816.45 and 392.66 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 816.45 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/816.45 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 816.45 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 320,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,587.26/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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