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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.58, 891.15 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.58, 891.15 and 269.62 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.58 : 891.15 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.58/891.15 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.58x = 891.15 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.58x = 240,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,271.86/594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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