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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 818.64 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 818.64 and 372.44 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 818.64 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/818.64 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 818.64 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 304,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,894.28/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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