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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 819 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 819 and 372.57 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 819 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/819 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 819 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 305,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,134.83/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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