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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 888.33 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 888.33 and 400.62 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 888.33 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/888.33 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 888.33 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 355,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,882.76/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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