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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 819 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 819 and 372.33 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 819 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/819 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 819 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 304,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,938.27/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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