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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 818.17 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 818.17 and 418.20 is: 576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 818.17 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/818.17 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 818.17 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 342,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,158.69/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.84

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