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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 818.72 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 818.72 and 331.28 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 818.72 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/818.72 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 818.72 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 271,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,225.56/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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