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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.33, 891.60 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.33, 891.60 and 265.38 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.33 : 891.60 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.33/891.60 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.33x = 891.60 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.33x = 236,612.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,612.81/594.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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