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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 888.59 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 888.59 and 263.27 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 888.59 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/888.59 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 888.59 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 233,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,941.97/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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