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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 889.59 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 889.59 and 333.57 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 889.59 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/889.59 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 889.59 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 296,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,740.54/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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