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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 818.25 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 818.25 and 371.85 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 818.25 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/818.25 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 818.25 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 304,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,266.26/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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