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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 890.68 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 890.68 and 388.64 is: 582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 890.68 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/890.68 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 890.68 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 346,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,153.88/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.75

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