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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.99, 889.96 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.99, 889.96 and 268.38 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.99 : 889.96 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.99/889.96 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.99x = 889.96 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.99x = 238,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,847.46/592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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