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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 818.63 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 818.63 and 372.09 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 818.63 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/818.63 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 818.63 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 304,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,606.64/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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