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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 819.26 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 819.26 and 383.60 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 819.26 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/819.26 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 819.26 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 314,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,268.14/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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