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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 890.79 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 890.79 and 264.72 is: 397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 890.79 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/890.79 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 890.79 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 235,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,809.93/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.09

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