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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.06, 891.90 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.06, 891.90 and 378.60 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.06 : 891.90 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.06/891.90 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.06x = 891.90 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.06x = 337,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,673.34/594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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