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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.83, 819.84 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.83, 819.84 and 372.97 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.83 : 819.84 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.83/819.84 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.83x = 819.84 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.83x = 305,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,775.72/593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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