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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.05, 891.38 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.05, 891.38 and 265.09 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.05 : 891.38 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.05/891.38 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.05x = 891.38 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.05x = 236,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,293.36/594.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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