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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 818.84 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 818.84 and 327.81 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 818.84 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/818.84 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 818.84 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 268,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,422.30/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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