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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.77, 819.17 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.77, 819.17 and 406.94 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.77 : 819.17 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.77/819.17 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.77x = 819.17 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.77x = 333,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,353.04/593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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