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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.51, 891.87 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.51, 891.87 and 269.91 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.51 : 891.87 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.51/891.87 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.51x = 891.87 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.51x = 240,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,724.63/594.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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