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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 817.56 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 817.56 and 371.32 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 817.56 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/817.56 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 817.56 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 303,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,576.38/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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