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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.67, 891.20 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.67, 891.20 and 334.73 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.67 : 891.20 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.67/891.20 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.67x = 891.20 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.67x = 298,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,314.44/594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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