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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 818.91 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 818.91 and 354.26 is: 488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 818.91 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/818.91 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 818.91 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 290,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,102.96/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.75

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