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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 819.63 and 372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 819.63 and 372.69 is: 514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 819.63 = 372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/819.63 = 372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 819.63 × 372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 305,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,467.90/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.57

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