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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.40, 892.06 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.40, 892.06 and 388.92 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.40 : 892.06 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.40/892.06 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.40x = 892.06 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.40x = 346,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,939.98/594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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