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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 817.26 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 817.26 and 359.12 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 817.26 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/817.26 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 817.26 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 293,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,490.32/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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