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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 819.26 and 531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 819.26 and 531.04 is: 733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 819.26 = 531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/819.26 = 531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 819.26 × 531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 435,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,059.83/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.26

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