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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.89, 891.04 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.89, 891.04 and 265.06 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.89 : 891.04 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.89/891.04 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.89x = 891.04 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.89x = 236,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,176.17/593.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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