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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 819.90 and 373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 819.90 and 373.21 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 819.90 = 373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/819.90 = 373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 819.90 × 373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 305,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,994.88/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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