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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 817.71 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 817.71 and 385.50 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 817.71 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/817.71 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 817.71 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 315,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,227.21/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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