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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.99, 884.95 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.99, 884.95 and 265.25 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.99 : 884.95 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.99/884.95 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.99x = 884.95 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.99x = 234,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,732.99/589.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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