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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.59, 817.61 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.59, 817.61 and 382.77 is: 528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.59 : 817.61 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.59/817.61 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.59x = 817.61 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.59x = 312,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,955.43/592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.12

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