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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 891.34 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 891.34 and 183.41 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 891.34 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/891.34 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 891.34 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 163,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,479.10/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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