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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.78, 818.62 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.78, 818.62 and 416.50 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.78 : 818.62 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.78/818.62 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.78x = 818.62 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.78x = 340,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,957.28/593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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