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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.43, 891.50 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.43, 891.50 and 183.58 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.43 : 891.50 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.43/891.50 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.43x = 891.50 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.43x = 163,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,658.42/594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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