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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.71, 819.96 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.71, 819.96 and 373.58 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.71 : 819.96 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.71/819.96 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.71x = 819.96 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.71x = 306,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,320.66/594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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