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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 893.06 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 893.06 and 253.13 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 893.06 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/893.06 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 893.06 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 226,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,060.28/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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