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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 817.29 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 817.29 and 371.39 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 817.29 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/817.29 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 817.29 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 303,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,529.25/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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