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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.83, 890.85 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.83, 890.85 and 264.89 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.83 : 890.85 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.83/890.85 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.83x = 890.85 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.83x = 235,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,972.80/593.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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