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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 889.91 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 889.91 and 182.47 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 889.91 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/889.91 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 889.91 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 162,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381.61/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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