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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.30, 889.96 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.30, 889.96 and 268.76 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.30 : 889.96 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.30/889.96 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.30x = 889.96 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.30x = 239,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,185.65/593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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