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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 892.28 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 892.28 and 270.08 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 892.28 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/892.28 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 892.28 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 240,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,986.98/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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