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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 889.18 and 263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 889.18 and 263.77 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 889.18 = 263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/889.18 = 263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 889.18 × 263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 234,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,536.13/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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