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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.73, 818.35 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.73, 818.35 and 383.01 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.73 : 818.35 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.73/818.35 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.73x = 818.35 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.73x = 313,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,435.28/592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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