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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.83, 884.96 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.83, 884.96 and 265.43 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.83 : 884.96 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.83/884.96 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.83x = 884.96 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.83x = 234,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,889.18/589.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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