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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 819 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 819 and 537 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 819 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/819 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 819 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 439,803
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,803/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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