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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 891.44 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 891.44 and 269.40 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 891.44 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/891.44 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 891.44 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 240,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,156.94/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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