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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.53 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.53 and 357.83 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.53 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.53 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.53 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 293,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,246.53/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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