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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 819.30 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 819.30 and 541.48 is: 747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 819.30 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/819.30 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 819.30 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 443,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,634.56/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.72

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