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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 891.43 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 891.43 and 269.50 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 891.43 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/891.43 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 891.43 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 240,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,240.39/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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