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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.01, 890.27 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.01, 890.27 and 373.70 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.01 : 890.27 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.01/890.27 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.01x = 890.27 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.01x = 332,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,693.90/593.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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