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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 818.00 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 818.00 and 371.79 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 818.00 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/818.00 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 818.00 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 304,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,123.76/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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