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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 890.33 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 890.33 and 334.13 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 890.33 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/890.33 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 890.33 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 297,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,479.84/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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