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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 820.40 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 820.40 and 373.23 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 820.40 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/820.40 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 820.40 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 306,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,196.03/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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