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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.21, 819.27 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.21, 819.27 and 373.08 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.21 : 819.27 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.21/819.27 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.21x = 819.27 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.21x = 305,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,653.25/594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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