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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.74, 819.25 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.74, 819.25 and 369.55 is: 509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.74 : 819.25 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.74/819.25 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.74x = 819.25 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.74x = 302,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,753.84/593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.91

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