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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 818.25 and 383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 818.25 and 383.23 is: 528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 818.25 = 383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/818.25 = 383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 818.25 × 383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 313,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,577.95/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.68

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