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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.69, 891.12 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.69, 891.12 and 377.42 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.69 : 891.12 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.69/891.12 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.69x = 891.12 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.69x = 336,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,326.51/593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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