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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 818.52 and 383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 818.52 and 383.79 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 818.52 = 383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/818.52 = 383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 818.52 × 383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 314,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,139.79/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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