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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.71, 890.75 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.71, 890.75 and 264.60 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.71 : 890.75 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.71/890.75 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.71x = 890.75 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.71x = 235,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,693.11/593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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