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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 891.97 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 891.97 and 269.94 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 891.97 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/891.97 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 891.97 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 240,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,778.38/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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