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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 890.77 and 281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 890.77 and 281.41 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 890.77 = 281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/890.77 = 281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 890.77 × 281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 250,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,674.16/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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