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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.36, 891.35 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.36, 891.35 and 204.29 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.36 : 891.35 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.36/891.35 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.36x = 891.35 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.36x = 182,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,093.89/594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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