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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.97, 818.40 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.97, 818.40 and 371.79 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.97 : 818.40 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.97/818.40 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.97x = 818.40 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.97x = 304,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,274.33/592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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