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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.82, 818.25 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.82, 818.25 and 371.84 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.82 : 818.25 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.82/818.25 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.82x = 818.25 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.82x = 304,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,259.29/592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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