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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.56, 891.84 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.56, 891.84 and 270.20 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.56 : 891.84 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.56/891.84 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.56x = 891.84 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.56x = 240,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,975.17/594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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