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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 819.60 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 819.60 and 331.92 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 819.60 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/819.60 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 819.60 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 272,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,041.63/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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