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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.59, 891.99 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.59, 891.99 and 183.71 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.59 : 891.99 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.59/891.99 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.59x = 891.99 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.59x = 163,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,869.71/594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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