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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.69, 817.55 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.69, 817.55 and 382.79 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.69 : 817.55 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.69/817.55 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.69x = 817.55 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.69x = 312,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,949.96/592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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