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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.05, 821.28 and 373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.05, 821.28 and 373.87 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.05 : 821.28 = 373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.05/821.28 = 373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.05x = 821.28 × 373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.05x = 307,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,051.95/595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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