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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.93, 818.47 and 396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.93, 818.47 and 396.37 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.93 : 818.47 = 396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.93/818.47 = 396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.93x = 818.47 × 396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.93x = 324,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,412.86/592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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