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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.19, 820.08 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.19, 820.08 and 373.17 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.19 : 820.08 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.19/820.08 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.19x = 820.08 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.19x = 306,027.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,027.39/594.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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