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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 892.50 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 892.50 and 269.88 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 892.50 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/892.50 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 892.50 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 240,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,867.90/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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