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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.54, 817.44 and 356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.54, 817.44 and 356.35 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.54 : 817.44 = 356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.54/817.44 = 356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.54x = 817.44 × 356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.54x = 291,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,294.74/592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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