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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 888.36 and 502.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 888.36 and 502.35 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 888.36 = 502.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/888.36 = 502.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 888.36 × 502.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 446,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,267.65/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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