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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 820.40 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 820.40 and 373.44 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 820.40 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/820.40 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 820.40 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 306,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,368.31/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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