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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 891.72 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 891.72 and 183.71 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 891.72 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/891.72 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 891.72 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 163,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,820.11/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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