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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.91, 892.38 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.91, 892.38 and 270.25 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.91 : 892.38 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.91/892.38 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.91x = 892.38 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.91x = 241,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,165.70/594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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