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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 816.68 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 816.68 and 395.42 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 816.68 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/816.68 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 816.68 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 322,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,928.51/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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