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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 819.20 and 372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 819.20 and 372.46 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 819.20 = 372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/819.20 = 372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 819.20 × 372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 305,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,119.23/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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