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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 888.48 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 888.48 and 501.12 is: 750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 888.48 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/888.48 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 888.48 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 445,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,235.10/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.46

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