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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 819.54 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 819.54 and 372.88 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 819.54 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/819.54 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 819.54 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 305,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,590.08/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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