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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 891.40 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 891.40 and 209.50 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 891.40 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/891.40 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 891.40 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 186,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,748.30/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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