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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.56, 891.61 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.56, 891.61 and 238.26 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.56 : 891.61 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.56/891.61 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.56x = 891.61 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.56x = 212,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,435.00/594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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