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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.03, 892.94 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.03, 892.94 and 270.40 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.03 : 892.94 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.03/892.94 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.03x = 892.94 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.03x = 241,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,450.98/595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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