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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.93, 821.31 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.93, 821.31 and 370.93 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.93 : 821.31 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.93/821.31 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.93x = 821.31 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.93x = 304,642.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,642.56/594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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