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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 819.92 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 819.92 and 373.14 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 819.92 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/819.92 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 819.92 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 305,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,943.08/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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