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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 889.46 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 889.46 and 397.88 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 889.46 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/889.46 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 889.46 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 353,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,898.34/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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