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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 889.28 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 889.28 and 268.08 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 889.28 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/889.28 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 889.28 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 238,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,398.18/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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