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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 892.16 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 892.16 and 265.72 is: 398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 892.16 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/892.16 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 892.16 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 237,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,064.54/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.58

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