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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.78, 817.67 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.78, 817.67 and 368.84 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.78 : 817.67 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.78/817.67 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.78x = 817.67 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.78x = 301,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,583.47/592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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