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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.92, 818.61 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.92, 818.61 and 383.19 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.92 : 818.61 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.92/818.61 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.92x = 818.61 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.92x = 313,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,683.17/592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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