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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 891.36 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 891.36 and 378.32 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 891.36 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/891.36 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 891.36 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 337,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,219.32/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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