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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.93, 891.86 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.93, 891.86 and 338.25 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.93 : 891.86 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.93/891.86 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.93x = 891.86 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.93x = 301,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,669.95/594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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