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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 890.14 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 890.14 and 333.23 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 890.14 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/890.14 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 890.14 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 296,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,620.52/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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