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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 817.52 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 817.52 and 505.04 is: 695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 817.52 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/817.52 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 817.52 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 412,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,873.69/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.39

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