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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.99, 818.34 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.99, 818.34 and 371.95 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.99 : 818.34 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.99/818.34 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.99x = 818.34 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.99x = 304,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,381.56/592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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