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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.38, 818.89 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.38, 818.89 and 357.40 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.38 : 818.89 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.38/818.89 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.38x = 818.89 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.38x = 292,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,666.81/593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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