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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 894.40 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 894.40 and 254.08 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 894.40 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/894.40 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 894.40 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 227,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,249.15/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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