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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 820.23 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 820.23 and 373.38 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 820.23 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/820.23 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 820.23 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 306,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,257.48/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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