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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.43, 891.63 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.43, 891.63 and 269.42 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.43 : 891.63 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.43/891.63 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.43x = 891.63 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.43x = 240,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,220.73/594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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