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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 817.86 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 817.86 and 356.64 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 817.86 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/817.86 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 817.86 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 291,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,679.86/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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