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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 889.70 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 889.70 and 376.86 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 889.70 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/889.70 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 889.70 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 335,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,292.34/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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