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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.80, 819.74 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.80, 819.74 and 373.08 is: 515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.80 : 819.74 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.80/819.74 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.80x = 819.74 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.80x = 305,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,828.60/593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.04

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