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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.98, 891.59 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.98, 891.59 and 334.20 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.98 : 891.59 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.98/891.59 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.98x = 891.59 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.98x = 297,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,969.38/593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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