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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.66, 891.84 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.66, 891.84 and 265.42 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.66 : 891.84 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.66/891.84 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.66x = 891.84 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.66x = 236,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,712.17/594.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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