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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.51, 817.41 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.51, 817.41 and 356.40 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.51 : 817.41 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.51/817.41 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.51x = 817.41 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.51x = 291,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,324.92/592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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