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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 818.98 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 818.98 and 394.14 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 818.98 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/818.98 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 818.98 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 322,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,792.78/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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