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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 817.97 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 817.97 and 327.17 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 817.97 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/817.97 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 817.97 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 267,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,615.65/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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