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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.97, 890.96 and 389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.97, 890.96 and 389.84 is: 584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.97 : 890.96 = 389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.97/890.96 = 389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.97x = 890.96 × 389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.97x = 347,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,328.37/593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.75

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