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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 888.60 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 888.60 and 506.16 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 888.60 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/888.60 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 888.60 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 449,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,773.78/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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