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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 820.90 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 820.90 and 373.76 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 820.90 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/820.90 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 820.90 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 306,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,819.58/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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