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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 889.47 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 889.47 and 268.34 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 889.47 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/889.47 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 889.47 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 238,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,680.38/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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