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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.77, 819.53 and 383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.77, 819.53 and 383.89 is: 529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.77 : 819.53 = 383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.77/819.53 = 383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.77x = 819.53 × 383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.77x = 314,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,609.37/593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.85

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