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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.24, 889.14 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.24, 889.14 and 267.92 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.24 : 889.14 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.24/889.14 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.24x = 889.14 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.24x = 238,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,218.39/593.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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