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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 818.71 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 818.71 and 327.73 is: 452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 818.71 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/818.71 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 818.71 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 268,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,316.65/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.27

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