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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 891.89 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 891.89 and 269.72 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 891.89 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/891.89 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 891.89 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 240,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,560.57/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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