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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.43, 817.53 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.43, 817.53 and 371.50 is: 512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.43 : 817.53 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.43/817.53 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.43x = 817.53 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.43x = 303,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,706.45/592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.65

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