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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.17, 888.94 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.17, 888.94 and 376.36 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.17 : 888.94 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.17/888.94 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.17x = 888.94 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.17x = 334,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,561.46/593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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