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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 890.55 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 890.55 and 269.10 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 890.55 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/890.55 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 890.55 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 239,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,647.01/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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