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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 818.23 and 327.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 818.23 and 327.37 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 818.23 = 327.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/818.23 = 327.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 818.23 × 327.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 267,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,863.96/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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