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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 888.90 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 888.90 and 268.32 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 888.90 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/888.90 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 888.90 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 238,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,509.65/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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