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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 822.40 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 822.40 and 374.81 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 822.40 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/822.40 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 822.40 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 308,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,238.69/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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