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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 818.69 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 818.69 and 372.15 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 818.69 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/818.69 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 818.69 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 304,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,675.72/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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