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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 889.92 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 889.92 and 268.32 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 889.92 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/889.92 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 889.92 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 238,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,783.33/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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