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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 890.27 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 890.27 and 388.17 is: 581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 890.27 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/890.27 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 890.27 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 345,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,574.17/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.80

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