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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 891.18 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 891.18 and 388.14 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 891.18 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/891.18 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 891.18 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 345,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,902.61/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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