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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 818.84 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 818.84 and 331.36 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 818.84 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/818.84 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 818.84 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 271,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,329.60/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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