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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.31, 817.70 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.31, 817.70 and 371.49 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.31 : 817.70 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.31/817.70 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.31x = 817.70 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.31x = 303,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,762.45/592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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