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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 818.84 and 372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 818.84 and 372.62 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 818.84 = 372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/818.84 = 372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 818.84 × 372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 305,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,119.14/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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