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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 819.35 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 819.35 and 357.69 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 819.35 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/819.35 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 819.35 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 293,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,073.30/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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