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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 819.56 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 819.56 and 372.96 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 819.56 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/819.56 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 819.56 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 305,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,663.10/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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