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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.88, 822.28 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.88, 822.28 and 374.76 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.88 : 822.28 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.88/822.28 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.88x = 822.28 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.88x = 308,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,157.65/595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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