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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 820.72 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 820.72 and 373.75 is: 515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 820.72 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/820.72 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 820.72 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 306,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,744.10/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.64

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