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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.89, 818.96 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.89, 818.96 and 394.65 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.89 : 818.96 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.89/818.96 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.89x = 818.96 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.89x = 323,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,202.56/593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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