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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.16, 817.20 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.16, 817.20 and 371.04 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.16 : 817.20 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.16/817.20 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.16x = 817.20 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.16x = 303,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,213.89/592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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