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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 890.42 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 890.42 and 350.72 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 890.42 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/890.42 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 890.42 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 312,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,288.10/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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