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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 892.44 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 892.44 and 270.28 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 892.44 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/892.44 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 892.44 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 241,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,208.68/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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