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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.22, 893.25 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.22, 893.25 and 266.24 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.22 : 893.25 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.22/893.25 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.22x = 893.25 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.22x = 237,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,818.88/595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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