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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 817.35 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 817.35 and 371.37 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 817.35 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/817.35 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 817.35 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 303,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,539.27/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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