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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.70, 889.00 and 263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.70, 889.00 and 263.65 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.70 : 889.00 = 263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.70/889.00 = 263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.70x = 889.00 × 263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.70x = 234,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,384.99/592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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