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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.34, 891.63 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.34, 891.63 and 183.52 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.34 : 891.63 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.34/891.63 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.34x = 891.63 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.34x = 163,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,631.94/594.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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