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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 820.82 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 820.82 and 373.52 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 820.82 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/820.82 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 820.82 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 306,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,592.69/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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