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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.59, 884.78 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.59, 884.78 and 264.96 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.59 : 884.78 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.59/884.78 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.59x = 884.78 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.59x = 234,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,429.98/589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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