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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 893.69 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 893.69 and 270.91 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 893.69 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/893.69 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 893.69 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 242,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,109.56/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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