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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 821.97 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 821.97 and 374.94 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 821.97 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/821.97 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 821.97 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 308,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,189.43/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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