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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.53, 816.39 and 395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.53, 816.39 and 395.70 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.53 : 816.39 = 395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.53/816.39 = 395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.53x = 816.39 × 395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.53x = 323,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,045.52/592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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