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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 820.94 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 820.94 and 373.96 is: 516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 820.94 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/820.94 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 820.94 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 306,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,998.72/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.10

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