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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 891.99 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 891.99 and 388.86 is: 583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 891.99 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/891.99 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 891.99 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 346,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,858.89/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.59

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