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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 891.90 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 891.90 and 270.12 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 891.90 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/891.90 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 891.90 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 240,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,920.03/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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