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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.77, 818.73 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.77, 818.73 and 383.66 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.77 : 818.73 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.77/818.73 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.77x = 818.73 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.77x = 314,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,116.00/593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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