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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 817.96 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 817.96 and 368.71 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 817.96 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/817.96 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 817.96 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 301,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,590.03/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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