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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.94, 891.49 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.94, 891.49 and 378.06 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.94 : 891.49 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.94/891.49 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.94x = 891.49 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.94x = 337,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,036.71/594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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