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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 822.32 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 822.32 and 371.56 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 822.32 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/822.32 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 822.32 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 305,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,537.31/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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