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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 890.15 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 890.15 and 336.75 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 890.15 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/890.15 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 890.15 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 299,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,756.33/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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