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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.49, 888.98 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.49, 888.98 and 387.14 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.49 : 888.98 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.49/888.98 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.49x = 888.98 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.49x = 344,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,159.72/593.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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