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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 891.53 and 390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 891.53 and 390.21 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 891.53 = 390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/891.53 = 390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 891.53 × 390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 347,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,881.97/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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