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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 891.18 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 891.18 and 389.98 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 891.18 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/891.18 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 891.18 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 347,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,542.38/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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