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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 817.16 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 817.16 and 371.14 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 817.16 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/817.16 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 817.16 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 303,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,280.76/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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