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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 819.63 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 819.63 and 373.02 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 819.63 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/819.63 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 819.63 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 305,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,738.38/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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