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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.07, 883.10 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.07, 883.10 and 394.07 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.07 : 883.10 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.07/883.10 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.07x = 883.10 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.07x = 347,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,999.79/589.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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