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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 891.65 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 891.65 and 209.55 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 891.65 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/891.65 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 891.65 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 186,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,844.21/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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