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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.93, 817.97 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.93, 817.97 and 356.74 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.93 : 817.97 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.93/817.97 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.93x = 817.97 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.93x = 291,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,799.42/592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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