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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.85, 813.96 and 393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.85, 813.96 and 393.33 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.85 : 813.96 = 393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.85/813.96 = 393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.85x = 813.96 × 393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.85x = 320,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,154.89/589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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