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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 890.11 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 890.11 and 334 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 890.11 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/890.11 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 890.11 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 297,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,296.74/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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