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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.57, 818 and 396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.57, 818 and 396.35 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.57 : 818 = 396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.57/818 = 396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.57x = 818 × 396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.57x = 324,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,214.30/592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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