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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.12, 821.40 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.12, 821.40 and 373.92 is: 516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.12 : 821.40 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.12/821.40 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.12x = 821.40 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.12x = 307,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,137.89/595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.09

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