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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.53, 883.08 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.53, 883.08 and 393.93 is: 590.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.53 : 883.08 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.53/883.08 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.53x = 883.08 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.53x = 347,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,871.70/589.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.08

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