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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.08, 894.20 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.08, 894.20 and 254 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.08 : 894.20 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.08/894.20 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.08x = 894.20 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.08x = 227,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,126.80/596.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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