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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 890.25 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 890.25 and 268.57 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 890.25 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/890.25 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 890.25 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 239,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,094.44/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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