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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.73, 818.28 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.73, 818.28 and 371.91 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.73 : 818.28 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.73/818.28 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.73x = 818.28 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.73x = 304,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,323.93/592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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