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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.39, 817.29 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.39, 817.29 and 330.36 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.39 : 817.29 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.39/817.29 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.39x = 817.29 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.39x = 269,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,999.92/592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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