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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 891.18 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 891.18 and 334.69 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 891.18 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/891.18 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 891.18 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 298,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,269.03/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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