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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.59, 894.98 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.59, 894.98 and 185.76 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.59 : 894.98 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.59/894.98 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.59x = 894.98 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.59x = 166,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,251.95/596.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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