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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 889.48 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 889.48 and 374.87 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 889.48 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/889.48 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 889.48 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 333,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,442.06/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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