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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 888.84 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 888.84 and 280.56 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 888.84 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/888.84 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 888.84 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 249,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,372.95/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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