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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.66, 892.06 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.66, 892.06 and 265.60 is: 398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.66 : 892.06 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.66/892.06 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.66x = 892.06 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.66x = 236,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,926.68/594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.43

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