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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 888.78 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 888.78 and 374.13 is: 560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 888.78 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/888.78 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 888.78 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 332,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,519.26/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.48

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