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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 891.33 and 388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 891.33 and 388.43 is: 582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 891.33 = 388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/891.33 = 388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 891.33 × 388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 346,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,212.91/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.93

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