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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 818.18 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 818.18 and 327.35 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 818.18 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/818.18 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 818.18 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 267,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,825.50/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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