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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.83, 890.14 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.83, 890.14 and 333.95 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.83 : 890.14 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.83/890.14 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.83x = 890.14 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.83x = 297,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,262.25/593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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