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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 892.35 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 892.35 and 270 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 892.35 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/892.35 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 892.35 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 240,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,934.50/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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