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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.12, 816.52 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.12, 816.52 and 405.32 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.12 : 816.52 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.12/816.52 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.12x = 816.52 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.12x = 330,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,951.89/592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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