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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 819.45 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 819.45 and 372.60 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 819.45 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/819.45 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 819.45 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 305,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,327.07/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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