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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 889.44 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 889.44 and 268.11 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 889.44 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/889.44 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 889.44 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 238,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,467.76/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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