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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.10, 887.34 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.10, 887.34 and 510.18 is: 763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.10 : 887.34 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.10/887.34 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.10x = 887.34 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.10x = 452,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,703.12/593.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.28

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