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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.72, 820.61 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.72, 820.61 and 373.74 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.72 : 820.61 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.72/820.61 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.72x = 820.61 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.72x = 306,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,694.78/594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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