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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 819.36 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 819.36 and 407.25 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 819.36 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/819.36 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 819.36 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 333,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,684.36/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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