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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 817.49 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 817.49 and 371.48 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 817.49 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/817.49 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 817.49 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 303,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,675.24/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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