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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 889.94 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 889.94 and 333.87 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 889.94 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/889.94 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 889.94 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 297,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,118.15/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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