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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 889.88 and 337.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 889.88 and 337.36 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 889.88 = 337.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/889.88 = 337.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 889.88 × 337.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 300,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,209.92/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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