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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.76, 821.81 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.76, 821.81 and 374.63 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.76 : 821.81 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.76/821.81 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.76x = 821.81 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.76x = 307,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,871.51/595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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