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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 817.46 and 371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 817.46 and 371.75 is: 512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 817.46 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/817.46 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 817.46 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 303,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,890.76/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.75

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