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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 891.20 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 891.20 and 333.72 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 891.20 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/891.20 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 891.20 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 297,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,412.10/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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