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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.26, 818.73 and 331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.26, 818.73 and 331.27 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.26 : 818.73 = 331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.26/818.73 = 331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.26x = 818.73 × 331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.26x = 271,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,220.69/593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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