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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.92, 890.88 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.92, 890.88 and 333.78 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.92 : 890.88 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.92/890.88 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.92x = 890.88 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.92x = 297,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,357.93/593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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