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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 822.66 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 822.66 and 374.99 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 822.66 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/822.66 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 822.66 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 308,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,489.92/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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