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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.35, 891.50 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.35, 891.50 and 183.77 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.35 : 891.50 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.35/891.50 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.35x = 891.50 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.35x = 163,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,825.58/594.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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