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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 819.72 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 819.72 and 357.93 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 819.72 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/819.72 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 819.72 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 293,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,402.38/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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