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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.56, 891.26 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.56, 891.26 and 334.70 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.56 : 891.26 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.56/891.26 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.56x = 891.26 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.56x = 298,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,304.72/594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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