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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.12, 892.70 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.12, 892.70 and 266.00 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.12 : 892.70 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.12/892.70 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.12x = 892.70 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.12x = 237,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,459.92/595.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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