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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.28, 890.94 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.28, 890.94 and 251.88 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.28 : 890.94 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.28/890.94 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.28x = 890.94 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.28x = 224,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,409.97/594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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