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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.95, 892.31 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.95, 892.31 and 270.24 is: 405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.95 : 892.31 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.95/892.31 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.95x = 892.31 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.95x = 241,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,137.85/594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.31

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