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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 818.53 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 818.53 and 372.17 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 818.53 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/818.53 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 818.53 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 304,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,633.43/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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