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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 816.73 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 816.73 and 382.62 is: 527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 816.73 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/816.73 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 816.73 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 312,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,491.24/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.42

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