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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 892.44 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 892.44 and 269.94 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 892.44 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/892.44 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 892.44 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 240,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,903.90/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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