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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 888.68 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 888.68 and 333.26 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 888.68 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/888.68 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 888.68 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 296,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,161.50/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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