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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 890.90 and 388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 890.90 and 388.91 is: 582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 890.90 = 388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/890.90 = 388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 890.90 × 388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 346,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,477.97/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.36

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