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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.29, 890.39 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.29, 890.39 and 268.89 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.29 : 890.39 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.29/890.39 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.29x = 890.39 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.29x = 239,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,414.30/593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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