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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 820.61 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 820.61 and 370.43 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 820.61 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/820.61 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 820.61 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 303,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,976.85/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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