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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.15, 891.67 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.15, 891.67 and 388.65 is: 583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.15 : 891.67 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.15/891.67 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.15x = 891.67 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.15x = 346,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,547.55/594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.27

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