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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 815.34 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 815.34 and 510.50 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 815.34 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/815.34 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 815.34 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 416,231.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,231.07/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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