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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 891.18 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 891.18 and 269.58 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 891.18 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/891.18 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 891.18 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 240,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,244.30/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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