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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.71 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.71 and 333.23 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.71 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.71 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.71 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 296,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,478.06/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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