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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.38, 889.69 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.38, 889.69 and 264.15 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.38 : 889.69 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.38/889.69 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.38x = 889.69 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.38x = 235,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,011.61/593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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