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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.19, 890.36 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.19, 890.36 and 377.31 is: 565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.19 : 890.36 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.19/890.36 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.19x = 890.36 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.19x = 335,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,941.73/594.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.38

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