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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 819.02 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 819.02 and 372.20 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 819.02 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/819.02 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 819.02 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 304,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,839.24/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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