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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 889.96 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 889.96 and 378.26 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 889.96 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/889.96 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 889.96 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 336,636.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,636.27/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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