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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.06, 889.79 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.06, 889.79 and 268.20 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.06 : 889.79 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.06/889.79 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.06x = 889.79 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.06x = 238,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,640.34/593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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