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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.95, 819.89 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.95, 819.89 and 372.96 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.95 : 819.89 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.95/819.89 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.95x = 819.89 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.95x = 305,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,786.17/593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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