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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.62, 884.16 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.62, 884.16 and 264.81 is: 397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.62 : 884.16 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.62/884.16 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.62x = 884.16 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.62x = 234,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,134.41/589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.09

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