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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.50, 891.76 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.50, 891.76 and 209.76 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.50 : 891.76 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.50/891.76 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.50x = 891.76 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.50x = 187,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,055.58/594.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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