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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 890.37 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 890.37 and 376.92 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 890.37 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/890.37 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 890.37 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 335,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,598.26/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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