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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 818.19 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 818.19 and 371.61 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 818.19 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/818.19 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 818.19 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 304,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,047.59/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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