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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 818.27 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 818.27 and 416.08 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 818.27 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/818.27 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 818.27 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 340,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,461.68/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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