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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.71, 890.66 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.71, 890.66 and 264.76 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.71 : 890.66 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.71/890.66 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.71x = 890.66 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.71x = 235,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,811.14/593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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