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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 816.86 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 816.86 and 382.29 is: 527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 816.86 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/816.86 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 816.86 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 312,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,277.41/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.32

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