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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 884.38 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 884.38 and 264.51 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 884.38 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/884.38 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 884.38 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 233,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,927.35/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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