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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 816.38 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 816.38 and 426.31 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 816.38 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/816.38 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 816.38 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 348,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,026.79/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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