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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.41, 817.92 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.41, 817.92 and 371.70 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.41 : 817.92 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.41/817.92 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.41x = 817.92 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.41x = 304,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,020.86/592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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