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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.96, 889.84 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.96, 889.84 and 268.16 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.96 : 889.84 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.96/889.84 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.96x = 889.84 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.96x = 238,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,619.49/592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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