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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 819.67 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 819.67 and 332.01 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 819.67 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/819.67 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 819.67 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 272,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,136.98/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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