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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 889.92 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 889.92 and 387.99 is: 582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 889.92 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/889.92 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 889.92 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 345,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,280.06/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.07

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