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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.47, 892.13 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.47, 892.13 and 265.49 is: 398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.47 : 892.13 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.47/892.13 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.47x = 892.13 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.47x = 236,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,845.81/594.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.42

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