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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 820.32 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 820.32 and 373.26 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 820.32 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/820.32 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 820.32 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 306,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,192.64/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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