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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.96, 890.06 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.96, 890.06 and 334.08 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.96 : 890.06 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.96/890.06 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.96x = 890.06 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.96x = 297,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,349.57/593.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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