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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.83, 894.11 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.83, 894.11 and 271.20 is: 406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.83 : 894.11 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.83/894.11 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.83x = 894.11 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.83x = 242,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,481.28/595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.96

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