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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.33, 818.98 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.33, 818.98 and 372.28 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.33 : 818.98 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.33/818.98 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.33x = 818.98 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.33x = 304,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,888.43/593.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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