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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 817.76 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 817.76 and 406.10 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 817.76 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/817.76 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 817.76 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 332,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,086.22/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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