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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.82, 891.60 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.82, 891.60 and 269.92 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.82 : 891.60 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.82/891.60 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.82x = 891.60 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.82x = 240,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,660.67/594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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