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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 888.93 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 888.93 and 336.62 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 888.93 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/888.93 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 888.93 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 299,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,231.62/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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