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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 890.24 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 890.24 and 333.32 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 890.24 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/890.24 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 890.24 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 296,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,728.68/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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