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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.88, 889.33 and 263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.88, 889.33 and 263.65 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.88 : 889.33 = 263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.88/889.33 = 263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.88x = 889.33 × 263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.88x = 234,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,471.85/592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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