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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 817.17 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 817.17 and 371.28 is: 512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 817.17 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/817.17 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 817.17 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 303,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,398.88/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.27

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