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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 817.80 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 817.80 and 382.59 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 817.80 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/817.80 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 817.80 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 312,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,883.19/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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