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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.78, 892.08 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.78, 892.08 and 379.86 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.78 : 892.08 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.78/892.08 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.78x = 892.08 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.78x = 338,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,865.51/594.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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