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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.17, 889.76 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.17, 889.76 and 268.51 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.17 : 889.76 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.17/889.76 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.17x = 889.76 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.17x = 238,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,909.46/593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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