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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 891.97 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 891.97 and 390.43 is: 585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 891.97 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/891.97 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 891.97 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 348,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,251.85/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.52

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