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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.58, 822.14 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.58, 822.14 and 374.58 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.58 : 822.14 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.58/822.14 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.58x = 822.14 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.58x = 307,955.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,955.33/595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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