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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 818.12 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 818.12 and 368.76 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 818.12 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/818.12 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 818.12 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 301,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,689.93/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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