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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.99, 817.90 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.99, 817.90 and 396.16 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.99 : 817.90 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.99/817.90 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.99x = 817.90 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.99x = 324,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,019.26/592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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