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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.54 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.54 and 373.17 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.54 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.54 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.54 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 305,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,827.74/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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