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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.42, 819.18 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.42, 819.18 and 369.56 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.42 : 819.18 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.42/819.18 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.42x = 819.18 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.42x = 302,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,736.16/593.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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