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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 888.66 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 888.66 and 268.07 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 888.66 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/888.66 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 888.66 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 238,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,218.64/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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