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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 818.44 and 327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 818.44 and 327.55 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 818.44 = 327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/818.44 = 327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 818.44 × 327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 268,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,075.93/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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