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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 819.46 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 819.46 and 372.88 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 819.46 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/819.46 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 819.46 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 305,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,560.24/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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