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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 818.46 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 818.46 and 371.97 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 818.46 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/818.46 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 818.46 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 304,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,442.57/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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