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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 890.94 and 377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 890.94 and 377.29 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 890.94 = 377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/890.94 = 377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 890.94 × 377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 336,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,142.75/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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