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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.33, 891.85 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.33, 891.85 and 269.69 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.33 : 891.85 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.33/891.85 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.33x = 891.85 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.33x = 240,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,524.58/594.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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