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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.10, 816.46 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.10, 816.46 and 370.99 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.10 : 816.46 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.10/816.46 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.10x = 816.46 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.10x = 302,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,898.50/592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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