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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.66, 890.64 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.66, 890.64 and 377.58 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.66 : 890.64 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.66/890.64 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.66x = 890.64 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.66x = 336,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,287.85/594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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