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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.52, 891.89 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.52, 891.89 and 183.65 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.52 : 891.89 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.52/891.89 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.52x = 891.89 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.52x = 163,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,791.60/594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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