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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 816.93 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 816.93 and 371.38 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 816.93 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/816.93 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 816.93 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 303,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,389.42/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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