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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.20, 889.80 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.20, 889.80 and 268.48 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.20 : 889.80 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.20/889.80 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.20x = 889.80 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.20x = 238,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,893.50/593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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