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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 888.22 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 888.22 and 263.18 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 888.22 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/888.22 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 888.22 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 233,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,765.08/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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