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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 819.50 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 819.50 and 357.75 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 819.50 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/819.50 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 819.50 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 293,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,174.34/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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