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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 817.41 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 817.41 and 382.63 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 817.41 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/817.41 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 817.41 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 312,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,763.68/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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