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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 890.18 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 890.18 and 334.26 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 890.18 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/890.18 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 890.18 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 297,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,551.57/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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