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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.06, 888.30 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.06, 888.30 and 268.11 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.06 : 888.30 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.06/888.30 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.06x = 888.30 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.06x = 238,162.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,162.11/593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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