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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 817.62 and 396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 817.62 and 396.26 is: 546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 817.62 = 396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/817.62 = 396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 817.62 × 396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 323,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,990.10/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.55

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