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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.20, 891.26 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.20, 891.26 and 285.11 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.20 : 891.26 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.20/891.26 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.20x = 891.26 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.20x = 254,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,103.40/594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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