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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 889.99 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 889.99 and 377.06 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 889.99 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/889.99 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 889.99 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 335,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,580.91/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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