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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.44, 817.45 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.44, 817.45 and 356.32 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.44 : 817.45 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.44/817.45 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.44x = 817.45 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.44x = 291,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,273.78/592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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