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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 890.18 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 890.18 and 376.80 is: 564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 890.18 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/890.18 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 890.18 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 335,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,419.82/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.39

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