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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 819.38 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 819.38 and 331.82 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 819.38 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/819.38 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 819.38 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 271,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,886.67/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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