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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 819.30 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 819.30 and 331.74 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 819.30 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/819.30 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 819.30 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 271,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,794.58/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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