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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 816.60 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 816.60 and 370.66 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 816.60 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/816.60 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 816.60 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 302,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,680.96/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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