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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.14, 817.26 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.14, 817.26 and 370.92 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.14 : 817.26 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.14/817.26 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.14x = 817.26 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.14x = 303,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,138.08/592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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