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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.75, 818.43 and 383.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.75, 818.43 and 383.05 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.75 : 818.43 = 383.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.75/818.43 = 383.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.75x = 818.43 × 383.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.75x = 313,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,494.59/592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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