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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.76, 818.14 and 371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.76, 818.14 and 371.54 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.76 : 818.14 = 371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.76/818.14 = 371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.76x = 818.14 × 371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.76x = 303,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,971.74/592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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