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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.82, 890.79 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.82, 890.79 and 182.97 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.82 : 890.79 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.82/890.79 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.82x = 890.79 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.82x = 162,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,987.85/593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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