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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 889.48 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 889.48 and 264.11 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 889.48 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/889.48 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 889.48 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 234,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,919.24/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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