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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 820.80 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 820.80 and 373.64 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 820.80 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/820.80 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 820.80 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 306,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,683.71/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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