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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 890.38 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 890.38 and 269.18 is: 404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 890.38 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/890.38 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 890.38 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 239,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,672.49/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.09

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