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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.60, 818.22 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.60, 818.22 and 418.18 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.60 : 818.22 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.60/818.22 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.60x = 818.22 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.60x = 342,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,163.24/592.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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