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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 891 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 891 and 388.13 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 891 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/891 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 891 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 345,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,819.38/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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