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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 891.02 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 891.02 and 265.51 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 891.02 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/891.02 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 891.02 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 236,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,575.00/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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