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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 818.33 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 818.33 and 371.95 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 818.33 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/818.33 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 818.33 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 304,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,373.94/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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