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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 888.84 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 888.84 and 373.68 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 888.84 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/888.84 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 888.84 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 332,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,141.73/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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