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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.05, 816.39 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.05, 816.39 and 370.74 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.05 : 816.39 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.05/816.39 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.05x = 816.39 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.05x = 302,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,668.43/592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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