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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.41, 892.08 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.41, 892.08 and 388.92 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.41 : 892.08 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.41/892.08 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.41x = 892.08 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.41x = 346,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,951.10/594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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