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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 889.57 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 889.57 and 268.32 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 889.57 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/889.57 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 889.57 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 238,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,689.42/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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