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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.15, 818.53 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.15, 818.53 and 327.61 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.15 : 818.53 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.15/818.53 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.15x = 818.53 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.15x = 268,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,154.21/593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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