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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 819.33 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 819.33 and 372.42 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 819.33 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/819.33 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 819.33 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 305,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,134.88/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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