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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 819.30 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 819.30 and 372.76 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 819.30 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/819.30 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 819.30 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 305,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,402.27/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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