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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 818 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 818 and 371.49 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 818 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/818 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 818 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 303,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,874.73/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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