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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.37, 817.35 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.37, 817.35 and 382.49 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.37 : 817.35 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.37/817.35 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.37x = 817.35 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.37x = 312,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,628.20/592.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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