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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 820.59 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 820.59 and 373.71 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 820.59 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/820.59 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 820.59 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 306,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,662.69/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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