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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 818.96 and 372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 818.96 and 372.31 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 818.96 = 372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/818.96 = 372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 818.96 × 372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 304,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,901.04/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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