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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 818.58 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 818.58 and 372.58 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 818.58 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/818.58 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 818.58 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 304,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,986.54/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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