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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.40, 891.80 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.40, 891.80 and 502.16 is: 753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.40 : 891.80 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.40/891.80 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.40x = 891.80 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.40x = 447,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,826.29/594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.41

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