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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 818.28 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 818.28 and 417.72 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 818.28 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/818.28 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 818.28 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 341,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,811.92/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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