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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.96, 888.78 and 401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.96, 888.78 and 401 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.96 : 888.78 = 401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.96/888.78 = 401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.96x = 888.78 × 401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.96x = 356,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,400.78/593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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