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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.35, 890.40 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.35, 890.40 and 268.72 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.35 : 890.40 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.35/890.40 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.35x = 890.40 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.35x = 239,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,268.29/593.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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