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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.86, 819.12 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.86, 819.12 and 372.76 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.86 : 819.12 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.86/819.12 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.86x = 819.12 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.86x = 305,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,335.17/593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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