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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 888.50 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 888.50 and 284.10 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 888.50 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/888.50 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 888.50 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 252,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,421.43/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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