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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.55, 892.13 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.55, 892.13 and 265.59 is: 398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.55 : 892.13 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.55/892.13 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.55x = 892.13 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.55x = 236,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,940.81/594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.52

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