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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.95, 890.55 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.95, 890.55 and 264.70 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.95 : 890.55 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.95/890.55 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.95x = 890.55 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.95x = 235,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,728.59/593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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