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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 818.86 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 818.86 and 386.28 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 818.86 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/818.86 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 818.86 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 316,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,309.24/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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