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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.58, 888.98 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.58, 888.98 and 573.08 is: 858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.58 : 888.98 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.58/888.98 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.58x = 888.98 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.58x = 509,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,456.66/593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.28

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