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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 817.90 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 817.90 and 383.04 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 817.90 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/817.90 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 817.90 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 313,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,287.46/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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