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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 817.64 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 817.64 and 382.58 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 817.64 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/817.64 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 817.64 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 312,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,812.71/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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