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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 891.47 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 891.47 and 269.72 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 891.47 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/891.47 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 891.47 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 240,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,446.85/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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