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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.17, 883.26 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.17, 883.26 and 260.06 is: 389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.17 : 883.26 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.17/883.26 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.17x = 883.26 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.17x = 229,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,696.18/589.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.86

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