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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 822.33 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 822.33 and 374.88 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 822.33 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/822.33 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 822.33 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 308,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,275.07/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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