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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.85, 891.33 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.85, 891.33 and 374.92 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.85 : 891.33 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.85/891.33 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.85x = 891.33 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.85x = 334,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,173.81/593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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