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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.69, 891.27 and 265.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.69, 891.27 and 265.61 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.69 : 891.27 = 265.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.69/891.27 = 265.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.69x = 891.27 × 265.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.69x = 236,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,732.45/594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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