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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.57, 818.15 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.57, 818.15 and 383.28 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.57 : 818.15 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.57/818.15 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.57x = 818.15 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.57x = 313,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,582.31/592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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