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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 891.18 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 891.18 and 378.18 is: 566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 891.18 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/891.18 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 891.18 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 337,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,026.45/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.87

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