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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 819.18 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 819.18 and 357.57 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 819.18 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/819.18 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 819.18 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 292,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,914.19/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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