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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.67, 884.20 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.67, 884.20 and 265.26 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.67 : 884.20 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.67/884.20 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.67x = 884.20 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.67x = 234,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,542.89/589.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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