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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 888.90 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 888.90 and 268.12 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 888.90 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/888.90 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 888.90 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 238,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,331.87/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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