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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 891.07 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 891.07 and 377.91 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 891.07 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/891.07 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 891.07 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 336,743.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,743.32/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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