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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.08, 819.16 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.08, 819.16 and 520.36 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.08 : 819.16 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.08/819.16 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.08x = 819.16 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.08x = 426,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,258.10/594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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