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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 888.30 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 888.30 and 398.58 is: 596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 888.30 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/888.30 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 888.30 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 354,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,058.61/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.78

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