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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.72, 894.36 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.72, 894.36 and 254 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.72 : 894.36 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.72/894.36 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.72x = 894.36 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.72x = 227,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,167.44/596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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