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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 817.58 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 817.58 and 383.16 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 817.58 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/817.58 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 817.58 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 313,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,263.95/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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