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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 822.40 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 822.40 and 374.70 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 822.40 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/822.40 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 822.40 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 308,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,153.28/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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