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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 816.72 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 816.72 and 371.24 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 816.72 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/816.72 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 816.72 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 303,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,199.13/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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