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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.90, 891.36 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.90, 891.36 and 378 is: 566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.90 : 891.36 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.90/891.36 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.90x = 891.36 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.90x = 336,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,934.08/594.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.37

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