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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 889.20 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 889.20 and 268.38 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 889.20 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/889.20 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 889.20 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 238,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,643.50/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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