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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.71, 884.52 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.71, 884.52 and 260.97 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.71 : 884.52 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.71/884.52 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.71x = 884.52 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.71x = 230,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,833.18/589.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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