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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 890.34 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 890.34 and 388.72 is: 582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 890.34 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/890.34 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 890.34 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 346,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,092.96/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.02

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