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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 818.52 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 818.52 and 371.96 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 818.52 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/818.52 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 818.52 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 304,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,456.70/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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