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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.71, 819.50 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.71, 819.50 and 369.76 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.71 : 819.50 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.71/819.50 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.71x = 819.50 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.71x = 303,018.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,018.32/593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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