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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 819.09 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 819.09 and 386.50 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 819.09 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/819.09 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 819.09 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 316,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,578.29/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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