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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.40, 892 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.40, 892 and 209.64 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.40 : 892 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.40/892 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.40x = 892 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.40x = 186,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,998.88/594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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