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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.37, 891.65 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.37, 891.65 and 334.26 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.37 : 891.65 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.37/891.65 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.37x = 891.65 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.37x = 298,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,042.93/594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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