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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 820.92 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 820.92 and 373.88 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 820.92 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/820.92 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 820.92 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 306,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,925.57/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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