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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 822 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 822 and 374.52 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 822 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/822 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 822 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 307,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,855.44/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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