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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 822.62 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 822.62 and 374.93 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 822.62 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/822.62 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 822.62 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 308,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,424.92/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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