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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.95, 819.73 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.95, 819.73 and 373.19 is: 515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.95 : 819.73 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.95/819.73 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.95x = 819.73 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.95x = 305,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,917.64/593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.06

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