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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.44, 890.58 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.44, 890.58 and 333.61 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.44 : 890.58 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.44/890.58 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.44x = 890.58 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.44x = 297,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,106.39/593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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