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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 890.15 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 890.15 and 333.26 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 890.15 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/890.15 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 890.15 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 296,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,651.39/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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