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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 891.32 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 891.32 and 209.52 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 891.32 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/891.32 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 891.32 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 186,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,749.37/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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