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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.38, 819.89 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.38, 819.89 and 372.95 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.38 : 819.89 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.38/819.89 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.38x = 819.89 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.38x = 305,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,777.98/594.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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