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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.91, 819.81 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.91, 819.81 and 372.92 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.91 : 819.81 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.91/819.81 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.91x = 819.81 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.91x = 305,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,719.45/593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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