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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 818.04 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 818.04 and 356.82 is: 492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 818.04 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/818.04 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 818.04 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 291,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,893.03/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.30

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