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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 818.19 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 818.19 and 372.24 is: 513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 818.19 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/818.19 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 818.19 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 304,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,563.05/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.30

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