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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 891 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 891 and 209.34 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 891 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/891 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 891 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 186,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,521.94/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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