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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 890.03 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 890.03 and 268.65 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 890.03 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/890.03 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 890.03 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 239,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,100.77/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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