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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 818.47 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 818.47 and 394.26 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 818.47 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/818.47 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 818.47 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 322,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,689.98/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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