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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.95, 889.46 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.95, 889.46 and 268.31 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.95 : 889.46 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.95/889.46 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.95x = 889.46 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.95x = 238,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,652.15/592.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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