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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 890.55 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 890.55 and 182.79 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 890.55 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/890.55 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 890.55 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 162,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,783.63/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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