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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 891.26 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 891.26 and 265.30 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 891.26 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/891.26 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 891.26 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 236,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,449.95/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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