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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.99, 820.94 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.99, 820.94 and 373.68 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.99 : 820.94 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.99/820.94 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.99x = 820.94 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.99x = 306,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,766.99/594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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