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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 887.86 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 887.86 and 438.16 is: 655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 887.86 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/887.86 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 887.86 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 389,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,024.73/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.19

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