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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 890.19 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 890.19 and 268.79 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 890.19 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/890.19 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 890.19 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 239,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,269.72/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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