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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 817.61 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 817.61 and 427.20 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 817.61 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/817.61 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 817.61 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 349,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,276.77/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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