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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 817.46 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 817.46 and 371.58 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 817.46 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/817.46 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 817.46 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 303,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,749.93/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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