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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.36, 817.82 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.36, 817.82 and 405.86 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.36 : 817.82 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.36/817.82 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.36x = 817.82 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.36x = 331,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,920.43/592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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