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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.24 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.24 and 333.44 is: 500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.24 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.24 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.24 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 296,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,841.63/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.17

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