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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.27, 890.11 and 264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.27, 890.11 and 264.17 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.27 : 890.11 = 264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.27/890.11 = 264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.27x = 890.11 × 264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.27x = 235,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,141.92/593.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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