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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.08 and 264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.08 and 264.92 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.08 = 264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.08 = 264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.08 × 264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 236,064.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,064.91/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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