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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.14, 882.50 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.14, 882.50 and 264.74 is: 396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.14 : 882.50 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.14/882.50 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.14x = 882.50 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.14x = 233,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,633.05/589.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.57

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