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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.15, 889.82 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.15, 889.82 and 264.20 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.15 : 889.82 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.15/889.82 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.15x = 889.82 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.15x = 235,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,089.12/593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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