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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.17, 891.37 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.17, 891.37 and 204.16 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.17 : 891.37 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.17/891.37 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.17x = 891.37 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.17x = 181,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,979.36/594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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