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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 818.06 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 818.06 and 371.52 is: 512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 818.06 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/818.06 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 818.06 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 303,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,925.65/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.85

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