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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 817.73 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 817.73 and 327.01 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 817.73 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/817.73 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 817.73 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 267,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,405.89/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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