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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 888.53 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 888.53 and 411.12 is: 615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 888.53 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/888.53 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 888.53 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 365,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,290.40/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.62

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