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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 889.64 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 889.64 and 285.01 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 889.64 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/889.64 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 889.64 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 253,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,550.42/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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