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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 889.72 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 889.72 and 264.14 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 889.72 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/889.72 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 889.72 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 235,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,006.85/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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