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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 815.62 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 815.62 and 503.66 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 815.62 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/815.62 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 815.62 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 410,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,795.17/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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