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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.09, 890.82 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.09, 890.82 and 333.87 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.09 : 890.82 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.09/890.82 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.09x = 890.82 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.09x = 297,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,418.07/594.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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