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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.57, 888.09 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.57, 888.09 and 263.44 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.57 : 888.09 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.57/888.09 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.57x = 888.09 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.57x = 233,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,958.43/592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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