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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 890.09 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 890.09 and 333.20 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 890.09 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/890.09 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 890.09 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 296,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,577.08/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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