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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.14, 890.10 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.14, 890.10 and 387.20 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.14 : 890.10 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.14/890.10 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.14x = 890.10 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.14x = 344,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,646.72/593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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