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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.05, 816.66 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.05, 816.66 and 381.90 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.05 : 816.66 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.05/816.66 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.05x = 816.66 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.05x = 311,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,882.45/592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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