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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.29, 890.39 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.29, 890.39 and 333.35 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.29 : 890.39 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.29/890.39 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.29x = 890.39 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.29x = 296,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,814.36/593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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