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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 889.76 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 889.76 and 333.70 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 889.76 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/889.76 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 889.76 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 296,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,912.91/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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