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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 816.21 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 816.21 and 417.60 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 816.21 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/816.21 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 816.21 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 340,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,849.30/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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