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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 819.24 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 819.24 and 418.72 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 819.24 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/819.24 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 819.24 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 343,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,032.17/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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