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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.38, 890.87 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.38, 890.87 and 334.50 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.38 : 890.87 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.38/890.87 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.38x = 890.87 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.38x = 297,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,994.34/594.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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