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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 890.49 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 890.49 and 269.22 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 890.49 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/890.49 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 890.49 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 239,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,737.72/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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