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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.71, 884.81 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.71, 884.81 and 265.23 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.71 : 884.81 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.71/884.81 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.71x = 884.81 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.71x = 234,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,676.83/589.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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