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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 891.78 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 891.78 and 183.53 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 891.78 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/891.78 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 891.78 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 163,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,669.92/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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