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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.32, 889.44 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.32, 889.44 and 268.52 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.32 : 889.44 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.32/889.44 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.32x = 889.44 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.32x = 238,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,832.43/593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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