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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.55, 819.50 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.55, 819.50 and 531.18 is: 733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.55 : 819.50 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.55/819.50 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.55x = 819.50 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.55x = 435,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,299.35/593.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.38

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