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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.86, 890.58 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.86, 890.58 and 333.58 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.86 : 890.58 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.86/890.58 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.86x = 890.58 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.86x = 297,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,079.68/593.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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