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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.43, 891.59 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.43, 891.59 and 183.55 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.43 : 891.59 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.43/891.59 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.43x = 891.59 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.43x = 163,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,651.34/594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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