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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 817.38 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 817.38 and 406.20 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 817.38 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/817.38 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 817.38 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 332,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,019.76/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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