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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 820.60 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 820.60 and 373.34 is: 515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 820.60 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/820.60 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 820.60 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 306,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,362.80/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.29

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