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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 888.06 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 888.06 and 263.39 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 888.06 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/888.06 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 888.06 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 233,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,902.67/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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