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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 890.86 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 890.86 and 389.76 is: 584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 890.86 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/890.86 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 890.86 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 347,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,223.02/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.65

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