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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.88, 890.14 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.88, 890.14 and 334 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.88 : 890.14 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.88/890.14 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.88x = 890.14 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.88x = 297,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,306.76/593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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