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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 888.96 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 888.96 and 376.64 is: 564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 888.96 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/888.96 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 888.96 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 334,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,817.89/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.39

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