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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.43, 818.60 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.43, 818.60 and 386.43 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.43 : 818.60 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.43/818.60 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.43x = 818.60 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.43x = 316,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,329.67/593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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