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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.02, 889.27 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.02, 889.27 and 388.68 is: 581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.02 : 889.27 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.02/889.27 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.02x = 889.27 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.02x = 345,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,640.49/594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.87

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