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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.22, 883.28 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.22, 883.28 and 264.41 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.22 : 883.28 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.22/883.28 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.22x = 883.28 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.22x = 233,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,542.33/589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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