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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.03, 888.99 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.03, 888.99 and 268.22 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.03 : 888.99 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.03/888.99 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.03x = 888.99 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.03x = 238,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,440.45/593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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