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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.29, 889.12 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.29, 889.12 and 333.41 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.29 : 889.12 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.29/889.12 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.29x = 889.12 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.29x = 296,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,439.83/593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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