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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.40, 889.68 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.40, 889.68 and 337.12 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.40 : 889.68 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.40/889.68 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.40x = 889.68 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.40x = 299,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,928.92/594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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