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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 891.41 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 891.41 and 209.25 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 891.41 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/891.41 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 891.41 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 186,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,526.50/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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