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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.86, 822.36 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.86, 822.36 and 374.82 is: 517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.86 : 822.36 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.86/822.36 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.86x = 822.36 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.86x = 308,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,236.98/595.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.30

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