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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.58, 817.79 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.58, 817.79 and 353.19 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.58 : 817.79 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.58/817.79 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.58x = 817.79 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.58x = 288,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,833.48/592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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