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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.18, 818.60 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.18, 818.60 and 327.66 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.18 : 818.60 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.18/818.60 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.18x = 818.60 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.18x = 268,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,220.84/593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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