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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 820.26 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 820.26 and 373.72 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 820.26 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/820.26 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 820.26 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 306,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,547.57/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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