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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.74, 892.08 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.74, 892.08 and 204.60 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.74 : 892.08 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.74/892.08 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.74x = 892.08 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.74x = 182,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,519.57/594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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