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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 819.71 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 819.71 and 370.04 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 819.71 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/819.71 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 819.71 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 303,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,328.46/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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