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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 889.98 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 889.98 and 333.34 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 889.98 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/889.98 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 889.98 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 296,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,665.93/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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