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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 892.07 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 892.07 and 265.70 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 892.07 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/892.07 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 892.07 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 237,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,023.00/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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