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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.99, 819.72 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.99, 819.72 and 372.95 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.99 : 819.72 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.99/819.72 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.99x = 819.72 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.99x = 305,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,714.57/593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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