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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.25, 818.68 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.25, 818.68 and 327.67 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.25 : 818.68 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.25/818.68 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.25x = 818.68 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.25x = 268,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,258.28/593.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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